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FEATURE (Category: Europe | Germany | summer | scenic drives | cultural-historical | gardens)
Germany: Gardens and Castles in the East
Germany: Gardens and Castles in the East
Much longer than other European countries Germany consisted of feudal states in varying sizes. It took until 1871 for this situation to change, when Bismark molded the territories into one unified nation. For us, travellers, the caleidoscopic map of former countships, duchies and kingdoms is a treasor trove of castles, palaces and country houses, parks and gardens. Because no monarch or duke, however small, had deemed his power complete without these status symbols.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 46]
'Restaurant Waldschaenke, part of Jachtschloss Moritzburg.'
Restaurant Waldschänke, a former foresters house, is situated near Jachtschloss Moritzburg, a baroque hunting lodge in the middle of the forest not far from Dresden. It has seven different dining rooms, of which the Prinzenzimmer with its leather wallcoverings and beautiful stove of Meissner china is the most attractive. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/45/139248226_Ndheg-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 46]
'Restaurant Waldschaenke, part of Jachtschloss Moritzburg.'
Restaurant Waldschänke, a former foresters house, is situated near Jachtschloss Moritzburg, a baroque hunting lodge in the middle of the forest not far from Dresden. It has seven different dining rooms, of which the Prinzenzimmer with its leather wallcoverings and beautiful stove of Meissner china is the most attractive. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 47]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/47/144206426_XsTeW-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 47]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 48]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/48/144206450_6gcn5-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 48]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 49]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/49/144207123_KWQjA-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 49]
'Schloss Pillnitz near Dresden.'
The late baroque Schloss Pillnitz, just outside Dresden, was another castle of August der Starke (August the Strong). It is beautifully situated near the Elbe and you can get there by ferry from across the river or, more romantically, by steam driven paddleboat from the center of Dresden. Many buildings have concave roofs, a result of the China fashion of the early eighteenth century. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 50]
'Gardens of Großsedlitz near Dresden.'
August der Starke (August the Strong), king of Saxonia and Poland, was an party animal and the baroque gardens of Großsedlitz were intended as the largest entertainment park for his guests in Saxony. Although it never got finished because of money problems, it still is the largest and best example of the Saxonian interpretation of a French/Italian baroque garden. Its two orangeries are huge, the palace, however, is nothing more than a villa. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/50/144206497_g8Emf-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 50]
'Gardens of Großsedlitz near Dresden.'
August der Starke (August the Strong), king of Saxonia and Poland, was an party animal and the baroque gardens of Großsedlitz were intended as the largest entertainment park for his guests in Saxony. Although it never got finished because of money problems, it still is the largest and best example of the Saxonian interpretation of a French/Italian baroque garden. Its two orangeries are huge, the palace, however, is nothing more than a villa. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 51]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/51/144206512_3ABuo-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 51]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 52]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/52/144206538_cjbx7-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.SACHSEN 52]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.SACHSEN 52]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.
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'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/52/144206538_cjbx7-S.jpg "> [GERMANY.SACHSEN 52]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.SACHSEN 52]
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.
'View over river Elbe from the Königstein stronghold.'
Königstein, main stronghold of Saxonia, was supposed to be invincible and has indeed never been conquered. Not even attacked. A visit to the castle will teach you why no-one tried. But there’s a second reason to climb the mountain that holds the castle: the incredible view upon the Elbe, the Lilienstein table mountain across the river and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the south. Photo Paul Smit.
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